Yellow warning of ice issued for North West

Daria Neklesa

A yellow 'Be aware' ice warning has been issued for the North West of England.

The warning was issued on 13 January and applies to the region from 4pm, 13 January until 12pm on 14 January.

A statement on the Met Office website says:"Ice is likely to form on untreated surfaces especially where showers of sleet, snow and hail occur. 1 to 2cm [of snow] is locally possible. This may lead to the risk of disruption with difficult driving conditions and expect longer journey times.

"A cold north to northwesterly airstream will maintain the risk of wintry showers through Friday night and Saturday morning. However, amounts of snow are likely to be very variable with some places remaining dry altogether."

The warning comes as the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) warns motorists to be prepared for driving in snow and icy conditions.

Ashley Bateman, DVSA’s Assistant Chief Driving Examiner, said: “DVSA’s priorities are to help you through a lifetime of safe driving and to help you keep your vehicle safe to drive.

“Road conditions can suddenly change during the winter, so being well prepared is vital.

“Drivers can help to keep themselves and other road users safe by carrying out basic safety checks and following the advice in The Highway Code about driving in winter weather.”